When schoolwork, social life and other daily hassles take their toll, it is easy to stop caring about how you look. Bad hair days, skin issues, sleeping problems, lousy makeup and clothes...all of these things can start to take over, and before you know it, you become scared of your own reflection. If you're feeling worn out and want to know how to become glam and beautiful again, then don't panic. Just read this article.

Steps

Method1

June

1

Make a list of what you want to improve about yourself. This should include an idea of how you want to cut your hair, (EX. layered, bangs, much shorter, etc.) or the amount of weight you want to lose.

2

Begin to eat healthy this month and start exercising a little. Begin slow and gradually make it more intense. Try to make it fun too! (EX. playing outside with friends, etc.)

3

Optional: Start earning money for your school wardrobe.

4

Start to create a nice smile. This will take time and school pics are around the corner.

5

If you find any cute clothes, that aren't too expensive, now would be a good time to buy them. Don't go overboard, save the big wardrobe shopping for August. Don't wear these clothes either. It will wreck how new they feel and you could stain them, rip them, etc.

Method2

July

If you want to lie in the sun for a summer glow, be careful!! Use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. If you are pale, you can always use self-tanners.

3

You can continue looking at clothes. Not only will this give you an idea for when you go big-time shopping, you could find some good deals. Again, don't go overboard only one more month until you can go big on shopping.

4

Look through magazines to find clothes that you like. Also, cut out pictures of haircuts or hairstyles you like. Remember what you wrote down on your list of improvements about your hair. Keep this in mind when looking through the magazines.

5

Look through your list of what you want to improve. Have you completed any of these? Are you more than halfway done? If not, re-evaluate what you must do.

Method3

August

1

Get school supplies that flaunt your attitude.(If you want to be seen as girly, pink and shiny is good for you. Light blue is calm and a bit sporty. Dark blue is kind of tomboyish. Green shows your energy. Red can also be seen as tomboy, depending on how it is displayed, black and white add a nice touch to anything, but don't overdo it)

2

Work on your social skills. Go with the flow and be nice to people.

3

Ask your hair stylist how to do some of your favorite styles. she will be more than happy to show you how to do them.

4

Keep exercising and eating healthy!

5

Start improving your skin. Find good products at your local department store. You don't have to buy what they suggest, but it's a good starting point!

6

Start shopping! Look for stylish clothes that you will be able to match with many other pieces.

7

Organize your closet with your new clothes. It might sound boring but it will give you an idea of what is in your closet.

8

Get rid of old clothes if they don't fit or just aren't you anymore. Give them to charity or a younger sibling. I'm sure both would appreciate them.

9

Narrow down the haircut pictures from the magazine to three.

10

Ask family members or people you know, which one would look better on you. Keep these in mind but the choice is up to you.

11

Get that haircut. Remember what you wrote down in June and bring the pictures from the magazines. (It would be a good idea if these are narrowed down to one or two similar cuts).

12

Plan a spa-day for the day before school starts. I suggest a spa at home. Hair mask, face-mask, nails, and bubble bath.

13

Think about the new clothes you have that look really good on you or that show who you are.

14

Make sure you have a skin routine that you should be keeping through this whole month.